Internet services priced at$50 in 2003→$38.53 in 2019

Historical Price Inflation for Internet services

Prices for Internet Services, 2003-2019 ($50)

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for internet services and electronic information providers were
22.93% lower
in 2019 versus 2003 (a $11.47 difference in value).

Between 2003 and 2019:Internet services experienced an average inflation rate of -1.61% per year.
In other words, internet services costing $50 in the year 2003 would cost $38.53 in 2019 for an equivalent purchase.
Compared to the overall inflation rate of 2.03% during this same period, inflation for internet services was
significantly lower.

In the year 2003: Pricing changed by 0.92%, which is
above the average yearly
change for internet services during the 2003-2019 time period.
Compared to inflation for all items in 2003 (2.27%), inflation for internet services was
lower.

How to calculate the inflation rate for internet services, 2003-2019

Then plug in historical CPI values from above. The CPI for Internet services and electronic information providers was 99.808 in the year 2003 and 76.921 in 2019:

76.921 / 99.808* $50 = $38.53

Therefore, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, $50 in 2003 has the same "purchasing power" as $38.53 in 2019 (in the CPI category of Internet services and electronic information providers).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the Consumer Price Index for Internet services and electronic information providers in 1997. In addition to internet services, the index produces monthly data on changes in prices paid by urban consumers for a variety of goods and services.